Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux was a French Carmelite nun born in 1873, known for her "little way" of practicing humility, love, and trust in God through everyday acts. Despite her young age and suffering from illness, she sought to love God with simplicity and sincerity, seeing small acts as meaningful spiritual practice. Her writings, especially her autobiography "Story of a Soul," emphasize that one doesn't need grand deeds to attain holiness—small, sincere acts rooted in love suffice. Canonized in 1925, she is the patron saint of missions and childhood, inspiring many with her humility and devotion.